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I had a bile duct replacement in 2010 with part of the small

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I had a bile duct replacement in 2010 with part of the small intestine and have had various problems since then. Every few weeks I get shivering from inflammation and feel exhausted with 'liver flu' and nausea. When I take antibiotics it helps but does not solve the problem. I get annoying fatigue. I am an energetic person and this is hampering me! I am 73. The liver levels are raised when tested but nothing has shown up on liver X-ray or other scans. What can you suggest I should do? I often fall asleep after eating. Should I have a smaller meals? I don't drink or smoke and lead a healthy diet with lots of fruit and vegetables. Any advice would be received with gratitude. Thank you! Rowsn Malcolm (Ms)

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Customer:replied 1 year ago.

Some consultants told me it was probably bile duct blockage but I know by stool colour that there is enough bile and my digestion is fine!

Sorry didn't see it! Royal Free did lots of tests and said all was fine, dismissed me in 2012. Have had an X-ray here said liver is OK also the ring scan thing. All ok consultant said it was intermittent duct blockage

Customer:replied 1 year ago.

I live in Wales now - Aberystwyth

Customer:replied 1 year ago.

In between bouts of liver problem I am fine, get problems more often now about 5 or 6 times a year

Customer:replied 1 year ago.

Am going to have another blood test end of next week to check levels, had one 2 weeks ago when it was bad and showed raised levels

Customer:replied 1 year ago.

I had op in 2010 when the duct was cut by mistake and reconstructed. Got ill again and had another op in June 2011.

Thank you, ***** ***** suggest that to my practice. This liver 'flu' feeling is debilitating and I would like to know what part of the liver or duct is affected. Also I am not keen to have antibiotics so often but if I don't take them it gets worse. Anyway Dr Phil and goodbye !

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